TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7.8*
Why it's great: Gone are the days when you needed a prescription for Differin — now it's available over the counter (and it's quite affordable to boot). While users warn that the preventative treatment can cause some dryness, they're just as quick to note that it "definitely shortens the life of pimples."
Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Differin Gel Adapalene Gel here.
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7.8*
Why it's great: At this point, this sulfur-based drying lotion is pretty much iconic. "This product works like magic," says one reader. "Within one week of use, there was a dramatic decrease in my acne. Another reviewer agrees, saying, "It has the highest level of sulfur I could find, 10 percent, and clears up a pimple in a day or two for me."
Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment here.
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.1*
Why it's great: Thanks to the aloe in the formula, this spot treatment helps clear breakouts without overdrying skin — plus, at $2, it's quite the steal. "I applied this product liberally to my pimples and was SHOCKED in the morning to see visibly better skin," said one reader. Another user (who was similarly taken aback by the bargain product's efficacy) raved, "It actually works better than any blemish stick I've used."
Agree? Disagree? Write your review for E.L.F. Acne Fighting Spot Gel with Aloe here.
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.3*
Why it's great: With a 5.5-percent concentration of benzoyl peroxide, this popular acne treatment is great for eradicating breakouts. One reader said it gave her "visible improvement within a few days," while another exclaimed that it made her skin "sooo soft."
Agree? Disagree? Write your review for La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo here.
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: This exfoliating scrub uses charcoal to really help give you a deep clean. "It leaves my skin super soft and clear," said one reviewer, who also noted that the scrub is gentle yet effective and has a "pleasant and light" scent. Another reader said that it "helped tremendously" with her hormonal acne.
Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Biore Charcoal Acne Scrub here.
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